Asparagus Beetles
Adults and larvae chew on shoots and foliage; eggs are laid on shoots around the time of harvest. Presence of eggs on the spears is objectionable to some although the eggs themselves cause no damage. Asparagus beetles overwinter as adults in ... [... more]
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Asparagus Cultivar Evaluation Trial 1995
An asparagus cultivar evaluation trial was initiated at the Kentland Research Farm near Blacksburg, VA in May of 1992. Ten-week-old asparagus transplants, propagated from seed in plug trays in a greenhouse, were planted in furrows 12 inches deep ... [... more]
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Asparagus Gaining in Popularity
During this spring season, health-conscious consumers are really "into" asparagus, since it is very high in vitamins, minerals and possibly other "phyto-nutrient" compounds that enhance human health. Many areas of Virginia have no [... more]
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Asparagus Beetles on Asparagus
Tom Kuhar and Eric Day Department of Entomology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA The asparagus beetle is a sporadic pest that can be aggravating for asparagus growers throughout Virginia. The shoot damage not only reduces the quality of the spears ... [... more]
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Introduction: Asparagus, Asparagus officinalis, is a hardy perennial vegetable belonging to the Lily Family. It is grown for its succulent early spring vegetative shoots that originate from an underground crown. A native of coastal Europe, ... [... more]
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Cultivar Suggestions
Asparagus, (Asparagus officinalis), is a hardy perennial vegetable belonging to the Lily Family. It is grown for its succulent early spring vegetative shoots that originate from an underground crown (Figure 1). Nutritionally, asparagus is almost ... [... more]
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